Who is at risk for liver cancer

-

Liver cancer can develop in any person but certain factors increase your risk of liver cancer. Read to know more on who is at risk for liver cancer.
  •  Men: The risk of developing liver cancer is higher in men than in women.
  • Age: In the developed countries such as USA, European countries and Australia liver cancer is more common in older adults whereas liver cancer is more common in younger adults in developing countries of Asia and Africa. 
  •  Family history of liver cancer: A person with a family history of liver cancer is at higher risk of developing liver cancer. The exact gene or genes which increase the risk are not yet known. 
  • HBV or HCV Infections: Infection with hepatotropic viruses such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) which can cause chronic infection of the liver increases a person’s risk of developing liver cancer.
  • Cirrhosis- Cirrhosis is a progressive and irreversible disease of the liver which has several causes. Excessive alcohol consumption is one of the commonest causes of liver cirrhosis. People with liver cirrhosis are at risk of developing liver cancer. Certain other liver diseases which increase the risk of developing liver cancer include hemochromatosis and Wilson's disease.
  • Diabetes: Adults with diabetes are at higher risk of liver cancer as compared to non-diabetic adults.
  • Exposure to aflatoxins: People who are exposed to aflatoxin are at higher risk of developing liver cancer. Aflatoxin is produced by fungi and if you eat foods contaminated with aflatoxins your risk of developing liver cancer is increased. Food contamination with aflatoxin is a common problem in certain parts of Africa and Asia. 
  •  Alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption daily for many years can cause cirrhosis (an irreversible type of liver damage). It increases your risk of liver cancer.

Currently there is no cure for liver cancer and treatment for liver cancer is not very effective. People who are at risk of liver cancer should take measures to avoid modifiable risk factors of liver cancer such as infection with hepatitis B and C virus, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity and exposure to aflatoxin. Besides this people who are at risk of liver cancer, should go for regular tests and follow-ups to detect the cancer at an early stage as it can improve prognosis and life expectancy.

Comments

Post a Comment

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the comment writers alone and does not reflect or represent Toprhythm's view.

Popular posts from this blog

Make Your Resume A Breath of Fresh Air

-
Image
 As a job seeker, it’s easy to see hiring managers as big, bad obstacles that need to be overcome. They’re the gatekeepers, after all. But, this kind of thinking actually leads to weaker job applications. Think about it this way: Hiring managers read a ton of resumes —to the point at which their eyes cross. More importantly, hiring managers are just people. With this in mind, the only thing you really need to do to stand out is to have the one resume that actually lets them breathe a sigh of relief during this painful process. Here are simple things you can do. Make the First Thing on Your Resume Immediately Relevant There’s nothing worse for a hiring manager than having to dig through a resume to find what, exactly, an applicant’s relevant experience entails. Don’t make this harder than it needs to be for the person who will be reading your resume, and make sure the first thing on your resume is something you know he or she wants. Are you applying to a sales position? Tit...
Read more

Achieving Mutual Gain in any Negotiation

-
Image
When the parties in a negotiation are committed to a position, they feel that moving from that position is a failure. Instead, the focus should be given to their purposes. To achieve mutual gain, focus should be given on interests, rather than positions. An environment of respect and discipline should be prevalent between both the parties. For example, in a school, one party favours uniforms, the other opposes it. The reasons for the first party to support uniforms is to avoid circumstances where students wear casuals, because it may give rise to an act of bullying where a person or group may act hostile towards each other regarding their individual style.  The second party is against the use of uniforms because wearing a uniform has its own drawbacks. It makes students easily distinguishable to outsiders. It might even cause financial issues for guardians with limited income. In such a case, the solution is to allow students to dress according to a specific dress code. ...
Read more

How Long Should My Resume Be

-
Image
How long should my resume be?” is one of the most often asked questions about resumes. Lately, job seekers were advised that a resume should not exceed one page. Those who broke this golden rule were destined for the circular file. Times have changed, and thus has the criteria for resume length. The new guideline is: A resume should be long enough to entice the hiring managers to give you a call for an interview. That may sound vague, but there is no hard-and-fast resume length rule that works for everyone. Things to consider include career objective, occupation, industry, experience, years of experience , scope of accomplishments and education/training. Resume Format: Keep these factors in your mind when deciding on resume length: Your resume can be a career marketing strategy, not an autobiography. Do your best to keep your resume concise and focused on your key selling points. Leave out the past experiences that don’t market you to your current goal. Every word in the res...
Read more